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Monday, January 14, 2013

“Fresh Work from Bronwen Heilman – Daily Art Muse” plus 22 more

“Fresh Work from Bronwen Heilman – Daily Art Muse” plus 22 more


Fresh Work from Bronwen Heilman – Daily Art Muse

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 10:55 PM PST

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Thanks Daily Art Muse…and thanks Bronwen. I write about Bronwen a bunch but that’s cause she does so many things so well. And her new work rocks!! Today she was profiled by Daily Art Muse so I’m sharing that with all of you. Check out the caged beads in the necklace and bracelet…So cool. Go Bronwen…go Bronwen!…

New E-Book Coming from Fusedglass.org – Scrap Glass Bars

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 09:49 PM PST

scrap_fullOver at Helios Kiln Glass Studio they had a demo this past Friday on their new E-Book coming out about using scrap glass. And by looking at the sample pictured this is going to be a great book. So far every one of Paul’;s E-Books totally rocks and should be in all of your glass book libraries. Who doesn’t have …

Valentine’s Day Boxes in Clay

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 08:16 PM PST

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Meg Newberg has a great tutorial on her blog – make some sweet little boxes for Valentine’s Day. The technique lends itself well to making the little swirly lollies she has in the picture as well and it’s one of those easy but effective designs.

You should always check out Meg’s Etsy shop – she makes beautiful clay canes and …

Paper Ranunculus {Wedding Tutorial}

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 04:16 PM PST

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Aren’t these paper flowers simply gorgeous! I discovered a new blog this afternoon, Ellinée, filled with beautiful inspiration and DIY tutorials including the paper ranunculus shown above. The post even includes a pattern to download and print! Get all the details here.…

Tutorial: TV tray portable ironing board

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 01:42 PM PST

woodentvtrayironingboard_zpsf6726702This small ironing board is just what you need to press seams while sewing a project.  It’s small enough to fit next to your sewing table.  And because it’s made on a TV tray, it’s easy to fold up and store when you’re done.  Kelly from My Simple Walk shows how you can make one.  Get the tute.

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Tutorial: Pink and black baby quilt

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 01:40 PM PST

pink bk wh triangle quiltKate of See Kate Sew welcomed her new baby girl with this pretty pink, black and white quilt. She explains she purposely added black to give it the high contrast babies love. Interested in making one? She’s written up instructions with a layout diagram on her blog. Get the know-how.

Image credit: See Kate Sew

Tutorial: “Use It All” 1950s-inspired half apron

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 01:35 PM PST

8371645412_f85b1cb27e_zMiss Sews-it-all shows how to make a vintage-inspired half apron.  She calls it the “Use It All” apron because the gathered apron uses every bit of a yard of fabric – with no waste.  The project is a modern derivative of a popular apron project in the 1950s, though she reworked the dimensions to account for today’s cotton yardage being …

Tutorial: Wonky knit neckbands demystified, and fixed

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 01:32 PM PST

1358037427370Kymy from Everything Your Mama Made & More answers a reader’s question about why the neckband on a knit t-shirt she made for her son didn’t lie lay flat.  Go to her post to read what the culprit was and how she fixed it.

[photo from Everything Your Mama Made & More]…

Tutorial: Learn to sew a straight line

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 01:22 PM PST

Lesson1graphicAmber from Crazy Little Projects kicks off her Learn To Sew series with a lesson on sewing a straight line.  Being able to sew a straight seam is one of the most basic sewing skills, but there are a number of projects that you can complete using just that one skill.  At the end of her lesson, she links out to a tutorial for making a burp cloth …

Tute: Hand quilting with Sarah Fielke

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 01:13 PM PST

Hand Quilting Video Sarah Fielke

Sarah Fielke of The Last Piece teamed up with Craftsy to bring you this free video on hand quilting with Perle Cotton. Using embroidery thread instead of traditional quilting thread is a patchworking trend I love. Get the video tutorial.

Image credit: The Last Piece

New: License Wild Olive designs!

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 12:21 PM PST

8366588668_8469bd68d4_zThis. Is. Big. Our beloved Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive is now licensing her embroidery designs for commercial use!!! Go to her blog post for details.…

Sheerly winter

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 12:14 PM PST

snow2Gina of Fan My Flame participated in a group challenge to create a textile piece based on the weather. Her winter-inspired embroidery on tulle is breathtaking. Check it out at her blog post.…

Tutorial: Leather Strap Tote

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 12:08 PM PST

30-diy-tote-bag-450-px-wideRachel from Handmade Charlotte shares a tutorial over at  Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make her Leather Strap Tote. Go to We All Sew for the downloadable tutorial.

[photo from We All Sew]…

Remove creases from linen

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 12:07 PM PST

creaseDonna of Needleworker Not in Paradise shares a fabulous tip for removing creases from linen. If you’ve collected old stitchery that has been folded for a long time — maybe decades — Donna has the solution. See her blog post.

And many thanks to The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure for pointing out this find.…

Downton Abbey Inspired Weddings

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 12:00 PM PST

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I finally got a chance to watch the first episode of Downton Abbey Season 3 a couple of days ago, and I loved Lady Mary’s elegant wedding style! 1920s inspiration is a big trend for 2013, so I’ve rounded up some Downton Abbey themed weddings to spark your planning.

Oh Lovely Day {photo above}

100 Layer Cake

Every Last Detail

New stitchy series from Val Laird

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:54 AM PST

applesVal Laird has announced the launch of her free pattern series for 2013, Apples of Gold. Val shows how to combine her embroidery and applique designs into a beautiful quilt; but I’m sure, like past series, each design will easily stand alone to be framed or used on a pillow, tea towel, or other textile. Go to her blog post

New tinies from Zoe Gilbertson

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:34 AM PST

tinyI love miniature needlework! So of course I love the new kits by UK designer Zoe Gilbertson. You can see them all at Zoe’s Etsy shop, RetrosariaZoe.

Many thanks to Jenny Henry for sharing this find.…

These hearts help pets

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:21 AM PST

pillowAnother lovely project from the chicks at Star-Shaped and Shiny. This heart-topiary pillow would look awesome on your sofa or bed all year round, and it would make a rockin valentine gift for someone you love. The blog says,

A PDF file with templates, measurements, step-by -step photographic instructions and stitch guide is available to buy in our Etsy shop

Valentine Craft: Tic Tac Toe Heart Game Tutorial

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 10:31 AM PST

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Marie LeBaron a crafty mama, has this darling Valentine Craft: Tic Tac Toe Heart Game Tutorial on “Alphamom” When Marie thinks Valentines, what comes to her mind? Hearts, red & pink, and crafts, right? Three of those elements are included is this classic game of Tic Tac Toe.  Thanks Marie for sharing.…

Tutorial: Peter Pan collar blouse restyled from a button-up shirt

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 06:43 AM PST

IMG_3162aDee*Construction refashioned this blouse from a thrifted button-up shirt, and she shares a quick tutorial telling how she did it.  She widened the neckline, added a Peter Pan collar, and shortened the sleeves.  Go to her tute.

[via Make]

[photo from Dee*Construction]…

Glitter-Rimmed Votives

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 06:07 AM PST

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Crafts Unleashed rimmed some simple store-bought votive candles with Mod Podge and glitter to ring in 2013, but I think these would be awesome all winter long. See the tutorial.…

Project: Tin CD Case

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 06:05 AM PST

The Sakura blog has a cool idea for decorating a metal CD case using their colored Crystal Lacquer. They suggest using an image for inspiration and I think any number of rubber (use Staz-On ink to stamp) or digital stamps (using a Sharpie like they suggest) would be perfect to use for this technique! Especially for those of us (like me) …

Best For Baby

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 04:23 AM PST

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Other people like to crochet baby booties, but I have always found Dot Matthews’ baby kneehigh socks to be far better.  They stay on and don’t get lost.  Have you ever walked at the mall or park and found a single baby bootie on the floor?  That’s pretty sad as you know that the baby can never again enjoy that …

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